Dude was trippin foreal. I mean, me personally i dont own any 1911's and not that fasinated with them(although i do like the stainless Colt's) aint no way in hell i would be lookin to sell a wwII firearm

Aw... common guys... Likely, he just didn't know any better.
Should have turned him on to one of these...

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The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm.
"Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?"
"No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle."